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Grant Management Specialist

Position Number: 6141635
Location: St Paul, MN
Position Type: Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts

Grant Management Specialist

Division: Institutional Advancement
Department/Office: SPREE - General

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The Sponsored Programs, Research and External Engagement (SPREE) program at St. Catherine University invites applications for a full-time Grant Management Specialist.

The Grant Management Specialist supports the post award processes/activities for SPREE. They will assist the University with budget and compliance administration of sponsored programs. This position provides critical administrative duties to strengthen the SPREE infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

Set up funds and coordinate with the Business Office for expense management invoicing/draw-down, and reporting.
Educate faculty/staff on budget management and management of their sponsored program.
Track budget, P-card reconciliation, and compliance for assigned grants including, but not limited (e.g., Time & Effort Certifications, Financial Conflicts of Interest documentation, Responsible Conduct of Research).
Support completion and submission of required reporting.
Manage Participant Incentives tracking documentation.
Close out award following SPREE policies and procedures including timely and accurate final reporting, close-out check list, and close-out meeting.
Identify, recommend, and implemented process improvements.
Monitor the SPREE email and assigning query responses to staff members as appropriate.
Track grant portfolio status for quarterly and annual SPREE reporting to division, deans, and senior leadership.
Support communication through website updates and newsletter distribution.
Supports budget development, and budget management among faculty/staff by contributing to the development and implementation of education and training via workshops, 1:1 and departmental meetings.

Salary Range: $50,000-$55,500

Specific information on all of our available benefits for full-time employees can be found HERE.

St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation's largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats.

The salary range listed reflects a good-faith estimate of what we reasonably anticipate to pay for this position, based on market data and internal equity, at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and other relevant factors. St. Catherine reserves the right to modify or adjust compensation depending on University needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates Degree.
Three (3) years of accounting, financial analysis, post-award/grant management, or project management experience.
Ability to fulfill scope of multiple projects on time, within budget and with strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex budgets.
Proficiency in MS Office and fluency in Excel.
Experience working with diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree.
Experience in a higher education or academic setting, specifically sponsored programs administration or finance.
Experience managing federal grants.
Experience interpreting and applying regulations.

We seek creative, adaptable staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural understanding, and cultural fluency. Consistent with the university's commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their experience and service.

Application instructions:

Posting Number: 20220703-STAFF
Posting Start Date: 04/11/2025
Application Deadline: 4/25/2025

To apply, visit https://stcatherine.peopleadmin.com/postings/9822

St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to "love of neighbor without distinction" and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at hr@stkate.edu or 651-690-6565.